Leonard Paris 1980 EDT

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Leonard Pour Homme

by Ron Winnegrad

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Leonard Paris Leonard Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1980, created by Ron Winnegrad. Leonard Pour Homme opens with Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender, and Thyme, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Oakmoss. Leonard Paris's Leonard Pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive yet undeniably masterful blast from the past. Some find its complex, animalic leather utterly captivating, others can't get past the 'bug spray' or 'pickle' vibes. Definitely not for the faint-hearted or those seeking modern minimalism.
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  • Luxurious
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Leonard Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its strong projection and long-lasting nature, this scent commands attention. Its complex, rich, and overtly masculine profile makes it best suited for evening formal events and special date nights, rather than casual or office wear where it might be too overpowering.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Leonard Pour Homme opens with a commanding herbal and citrus fanfare, a sophisticated blend of lavender, basil, and bergamot. As it settles, a rich, floral heart emerges, dominated by a bold, spicy carnation, subtly interwoven with cedar and the earthy sweetness of carrot seeds. The dry down is a powerful, long-lasting embrace of dark leather, musky castoreum, and deep oakmoss, creating a truly vintage and unapologetically masculine scent profile.

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